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Film / By Zack Sharf

Actor Tom Cruise, left, and director, writer, producer Christopher McQuarrie attend the U.S. premiere of "Mission: Impossible - Fallout" at The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum on in WashingtonD.C. Premiere of "Mission: Impossible - Fallout", Washington, USA - 22 Jul 2018

Christopher McQuarrie: Oscars Should Prioritize Stunt Awards, Not Popular Film

“I don’t care, revoke my Academy membership,” McQuarrie told Collider as he detested the currently-on-hiatus Best Popular Film category.

Nov 26, 2018 11:59 am /

Awards / By Anne Thompson

How the Academy Fumbled the Push for Best Popular Film

President John Bailey and CEO Dawn Hudson haven’t given up on the controversial category, which Bailey said is meant for “all kinds of films.”

Sep 6, 2018 7:16 pm /

Awards / By Zack Sharf

No Merchandising. Editorial Use Only. No Book Cover UsageMandatory Credit: Photo by Marvel/Disney/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock (9360960cr)Ryan Coogler, Chadwick Boseman"Black Panther" Film - 2018

Academy Delays Best Popular Film Oscar, Says Category Will Not Be Included at 2019 Oscars

The Academy caused a wave of backlash after it announced August 8 the creation of a category honoring “popular film.” Now, it’s on hold.

Sep 6, 2018 2:19 pm /

Film / By Zack Sharf

Sterling K. Brown'This Is Us' TV show FYC event, Arrivals, Los Angeles, USA - 13 Aug 2018

Sterling K. Brown Reacts to Best Popular Film Oscar, Calls ‘Black Panther’ a ‘Piece of Art’ Regardless of Popularity

Brown had a small but pivotal role as Killmonger’s father N’Jobu in Ryan Coogler’s acclaimed Marvel tentpole.

Aug 15, 2018 11:38 am /

Film / By IndieWire Staff

Host Jimmy Kimmel, left, speaks with a member of the movie theater audience on screen via satellite at the Oscars, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles90th Academy Awards - Show, Los Angeles, USA - 04 Mar 2018

Best Popular Film Oscar: Why the Academy Can Do Better Than This — IndieWire’s Movie Podcast

Screen Talk, episode 209: The announcement about the new Oscar for “Best Popular Film” has mortified the film industry. But what’s really at stake here?

Aug 10, 2018 9:32 pm /

Awards / By Anne Thompson

"Black Panther"

Academy Adds Popular Film Oscar Category in Desperate Ratings Move

Marvel and Disney’s “Black Panther” had a major shot at making Oscar history before the addition of a new Oscar category.

Aug 8, 2018 11:54 am /

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